New Kent September 11 Remembrance ceremony

Lanexa resident participating in Great Cycle Challenge for cancer research

Jackie Stoner, a resident of Lanexa, will participate in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to fight kids’ cancer. Stoner plans to pedal 300 miles in the month of September to raise $2,000 for research. For more information, visit https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/JackieStoner/d.

Williams named to Dean’s List at Howard University

Alexis Williams, Charles City High School’s Class of 2021 valedictorian, was named to the Dean’s List at Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences for the 2022-23 year. To qualify for this honor, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

Amusement abound in Charles City County

Assisting with hearing and vision screenings in Charles City

Chickahominy Pow-Wow and Fall Festival is Sept. 23-24

The 71st rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 71st annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at…
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Fifth seat from ‘Bags to Benches’ program

Chickahominy Health District distributing health assessment survey for Charles City

The Chickahominy Health District, that services both New Kent and Charles City County, is launching a survey for a second health assessment for Charles City County. In partnership with community-based organizations, a steering committee formed of reginal organizations including Charles City County Public Schools, Heritage Library, Central Virginia Health Services, Parks and Recreation, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Department of Social Services, local food banks, Henrico Area Mental Health, Thrive VA, and many more to create a survey to encourage healthy habits. “The survey is a great way for us to hear directly from community members about what health needs or concerns…
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Charles City’s ‘Back-to-School Rally’

National Historic Garden Tour slated to come to New Kent in 2025

The National Historic Garden Tour has set its eyes on New Kent County for 2025. Elizabeth Meyers and Karen Tomlin of the Three Rivers Garden Club of Virginia made the announcement during New Kent’s Board of Supervisors Aug. 14 regular meeting. The Three Rivers Garden Club provides tours of houses and gardens in 45 different states and 12 different countries. According to the representatives, the event garnered 23,000 visitors in 2023, the most successful in the tour’s 90-year history. While no specific dates have been set, the representatives said that the club generates $12.5 million dollars to the Virginia economy….
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